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Vol. 1 Issue 25 - July 15th, 2021 NEXT EDITION JULY 29TH 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 Ready to roll! Carnival Day at Bunscoil Mhuire Seán Kelly officially launches 21st Annual Tour de Munster Charity Cycle With preparations in full swing for the 21st million in total. For DSI Munster branches annual Tour de Muster charity cycle, leg- alone, the tour has raised a staggering €3 end of the sport Sean Kelly was on hand million since they became the main bene- to officially launch the four-day Tour ficiary of the Tour in 2010. across Munster on Tuesday evening, June 22nd. Taking to the roads of Speaking at the launch of this year's tour, Munster from August 5th to 8th, the Tour Paul Sheridan said, "We are thrilled to will raise vital funds and awareness for launch this year's tour here in Down syn- the Munster branches of Down Syndrome drome Tipperary's fantastic new facility Ireland (DSI). for members. We are immensely proud that funds raised as a result of Tour de The Tipperary branch of Down Syndrome Munster helped to play a part in the pur- Ireland played host to the outdoor launch chase of this premises. We are driven at their newly renovated premises in more than ever to raise vital funds and Thurles. Funds raised as a result of Tour awareness for the Munster branches of de Munster helped to purchase the prem- Down Syndrome Ireland, especially after ises, providing vital support for children such a difficult year with many fundraising and adults with Down syndrome. activities unable to go ahead. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who Details of this year's Tour were unveiled has got behind the Tour to date, including at the launch, as over 150 amateur the many businesses, organisations and cyclists prepare for the 600km, four-day of course, cyclists who help us to make a tour around the six counties of Munster. real difference for those with Down syn- Along with the Tipperary branch, funds drome and their families across Munster." raised will continue to make a tremen- dous difference to the lives of people with Speaking at the launch, Debbie Kelleher, Down syndrome in Munster, as well as Care Coordinator with Down Syndrome their friends and families by providing Cork said, "The Tour is fast approaching vital services and facilities in each county. and we are busy counting down the weeks until it all kicks off in Cork. Funds Sharing the journey, long-standing sup- raised as a result of Tour de Munster play porter of the Tour, Sean Kelly is delighted a huge role in enabling our branch to con- to gear up for his 16th Tour de Munster. tinue providing the necessary supports Speaking at the launch Sean said, "I am and services to our members. We are honoured to once again take to the road very much looking forward to the tour this August with Tour de Munster and the kicking off in August and wish the cyclists Munster branches of Down Syndrome the best of luck." Ireland. It's an event that is very close to my heart and something I look forward to The 2021 tour de Munster will kick off every year. Throughout the years, I have from Cork City on Thursday, August 5th met so many wonderful children, adults and continues over four days around the and families who rely on and benefit from six counties of Munster before returning the services provided by each branch and to Cork City on August 8th. The Irish from beginning to end, they are the driv- Examiner, Clare FM, Tipp FM, WLR FM, ers pushing us over the finish line on Red FM, SPIN South West and Pure Patrick's Hill. " Radio are the Official Media Partners of Tour de Munster 2021. Tour de Munster organiser Paul Sheridan established the popular cycle in 2001, For more information on the Tour de which has had a life changing impact on Munster visit www.tourdemunster.com, the lives of countless people through its find it on Facebook @tourdemunster fundraising efforts. Tour de Munster has raised a significant For further information on Down sum of money for some very worthy ben- Syndrome Ireland see www.downsyn- eficiaries along the way, raising over €3.4 drome.ie. Upcoming Publication Dates July 29th, Aug 12th & 26th Pictured Jason Bane DSI Cork, Paul Sheridan Tour de Munster Founder, Orla email: bane, Debbie kelleher, Kate bane, Liam Aherne, Cycling legend Sean Kelly, Rena [email protected] Aherne DSI Cork. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Mary Linehan Foley and Minister Humphreys officially open Youghal Boardwalk Ireland's longest seafront boardwalk, a users and pushchairs. There is no other 2-metre-wide and 7km accessibility town in the country that can claim such friendly walkway between Youghal unique built and natural heritage assets. town centre and Redbarn beach, was This will be a great tourism asset for opened recently by the Mayor of the Youghal and East Cork as well as a won- County of Cork Cllr Mary Linehan derful amenity for the community here." Foley and Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Chief Executive of Cork County Council Development. Tim Lucey commented, "The boardwalk is a 'unique selling proposition' for mar- The official opening marks the completion keting Youghal, delivering a huge incen- of Phase 2, valued at €2.2 million, with tive to drive eco-tourism in an area identi- €1.7 million provided by Cork County fied by Fáilte Ireland as a key destination Council and €500,000 provided under the within the experience brand of 'Ireland's Department of Rural and Community Ancient East'. Benefitting domestic and Development's Outdoor Recreation international visitors by providing a safe, Infrastructure Scheme. This phase saw well-marked walkway, it will develop the an extension of the existing boardwalk wider area as a 'destination'. Families are Ireland’s longest seafront boardwalk, a 2-metre-wide and 7km accessibility from Claycastle beach out to Redbarn the key domestic target market, and friendly walkway between Youghal town centre and Redbarn beach, was beach, both of which were awarded the those holidaying in the Redbarn area will opened by the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Mary Linehan Foley and prestigious Blue Flag for 2021, signifi- now have direct pedestrian access to the Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development, cantly enhancing the 'beach experience' town. Cork County Council's investment and Tim Lucey, Chief Executive, Cork County Council. Photo: Cathal Noonan for visitors. Phase 1 was completed in in this project compliments our other 2018 with support from Failte Ireland and recent developments in Youghal, driving Cork County Council. footfall to the town centre and ultimately 30th Annual Daffodil Day Function become a driver for economic regenera- The Wallace family will host our 30th Thursday 22nd if anyone wants to call. Mayor Linehan Foley, welcomed the tion." annual function for the Irish Cancer Donations can be handed in at the door at opening saying, "Signing the contract for Society Daffodil Day fund in the garden of any time. There will be an adult's raffle, these works was my first undertaking as The boardwalk supports the aims of the the Wallace Family home, 5, Spittal cake sale and small bric-a-brac. We will Mayor of the County Cork when elected Governments 'Healthy Ireland' initiative. Cottages, Cloyne, Co. Cork. It will be on accept small items of bric-a-brac such as last June and it's fitting that the official The cultural 'shift' in attitudes towards from 9.30am to 4pm on Friday July 23rd. gift sets candles and jewellery. The fami- opening today be one of my final engage- physical and mental well-being has been Raffle will be held at 3.30 pm. We will be ly are sponsoring 2 bottles of wine for a ments in office. The boardwalk comple- reflected over the past 18 months in observing Covid 19 Restrictions and free adult's raffle and 2 bags of goodies tion greatly improves access, enhancing Youghal with a marked increase in users social distancing and masks should be for the children's raffle. For further infor- the natural heritage of this scenic area, of the boardwalk. The extension of the worn. We will also be available all-day mation you can ring 0214652052. facilitating easy access for the elderly, boardwalk from Claycastle to Redbarn people with limited mobility, wheelchair has been widely welcomed by locals, vis- users and pushchairs. There is no other itor and business interest in the area. town in the country that can claim such unique built and natural heritage assets. Ger Flanagan, Chairman of Youghal This will be a great tourism asset for Business Alliance, said, "We are delight- Youghal and East Cork as well as a won- ed with the official opening of our new derful amenity for the community here." Boardwalk which will be a major attrac- tion for tourists and locals alike. Youghal Speaking at the opening, Minister Business Alliance would like to congratu- Humphreys said: "It is great to see first- late Cork County Council and all the hand the excellent work which has taken stakeholders involved in delivering this place over the last number of years here project." in Youghal and I know this boardwalk will Padraig Hennessy of Youghal Chamber bring huge benefits to the community, of Tourism and Development welcomed both from a health and economic per- the launch saying, "The whole of Youghal spective.